March 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Special Called Board Meeting
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL
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__ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President
__ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board Attorney |
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
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IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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V.A. Announcements
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
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VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: March 2, 2026 (Public Hearing TAPR) and March 2, 2026 (Regular Board Meeting)
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VII.B. Tax Collector's Report: NONE
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VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NONE
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VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NONE
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VII.E. Other:
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VII.E.1. Consider and take action on request for student to travel out-of-town/overnight:
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VII.E.1.a. The Fine Arts Department is requesting permission for the Ida Diaz Jr. High Band to travel to San Antonio, Texas, to Sea World theme Park. This event will take place on May 15, 2026.
Presenter:
Mr. J. Lozano, Mr. M. Gutierrez
Description:
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VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: NONE
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IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
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IX.A. Discussion and possible action to authorize Administration to solicit proposals for all ancillary products for plan year 2026-2027
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza
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IX.B. Discussion and possible action to authorize Administration to solicit proposals for Group Health Insurance - Fully Funded for plan year 2026-2027
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza
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IX.C. Discussion and possible action to authorize Administration to solicit proposals for RFQ Agent of Record (Employee Voluntary Products) for plan year 2026-2027
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza
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IX.D. Discussion and possible action to authorize Administration to solicit proposals for RFQ Agent of Record (Medical Insurance) for plan year 2026-2027
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza
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IX.E. Discussion and possible action to authorize Administration to solicit proposals for Third Party Administration Services (TPA) for Cafeteria Benefits Plan (IR 125), 406(b) and 457(b) for plan year 2026-2027
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza
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X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS:
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X.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the Application and Plan to TEA, for the delay of HB 2 teacher certification requirements for foundation curriculum courses until the 2029-2030 school year
Presenter:
Mr. G. Sanchez
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X.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Transportation Equipment Services Agreement with Highland Electric Fleet and Associated Purchase
Presenter:
Mr. G. Sanchez
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XI. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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XI.A. Discussion and possible action to amend board policy BED (Local)
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XII. CLOSED SESSION:
Description:
The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074
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XII.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
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XII.B. Personnel Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
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XII.B.1. Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
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XII.B.2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Football Head Coach
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XIII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
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XIV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
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XIV.A. Personnel Matter:
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
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XIV.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
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XIV.A.2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendation Concerning the Football Head Coach
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XV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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XVI. ADJOURNMENT:
Description:
Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be taken in Executive Session.
Public Input Policy: “During the meeting, the Hidalgo ISD will allow for an open public forum/ comment period. This comment period shall not exceed one-half hour (1/2) hour in length and each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes to speak. All individuals desiring to address the Hidalgo ISD must sign up to do so, prior to the open comment period. The purpose of this comment period is to provide the public an opportunity to address issues or topics that are under the jurisdiction of the Hidalgo ISD. For issues or topics which are not otherwise part of the posted agenda for the meeting, members may direct staff to investigate the issue or topic further. No action or discussion shall be taken on the issues or topics which are not part of the posted agenda for the meeting. Members of the public may be recognized on posted agenda items deemed appropriate by the President as the items are considered, and the same time limitations three (3) minutes applies.” |